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UAE defence ministry intercepts new missiles, drones targeting Dubai
The UAE Ministry of Defence Wednesday said that its air defence systems were responding to incoming missile and drone threats originating from Iran.
Residents in Dubai received mobile…
FG approves employment of 50 doctors, 100 nurses across correctional centres
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says President Bola Tinubu has approved the employment of 50 medical doctors and 100 nurses across the nation’s correctional centres’…
BBNaija Winner Laycon Says Fame Made Him Lose Inner Voice
Winner of the Big Brother Naija ‘LockDown’ edition, Olamilekan Agbeleshebioba, popularly known as Laycon, has revealed that he lost his “inner voice” after rising to fame through the reality…
Qatar Intercepts Missile Attack as Middle East Tensions Escalate
Qatar said on Tuesday evening that its armed forces intercepted a missile attack targeting the country amid rising tensions across the Middle East.
In a brief statement, the Qatari…
Kim Jong Un’s Sister Condemns US–South Korea Military Drills
Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has criticised the United States and South Korea for proceeding with their annual joint military exercises, warning…
PDP Not Worried With Two Remaining Governors – Makinde
Governor of Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is not disturbed despite having only two serving governors following recent defections to the All…
FG, World Bank Launch $500m Irrigation, Power Project
The Federal Government, in collaboration with the World Bank, has launched a $500 million Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) project aimed at improving irrigation,…
Court Remands Four Police Officers Over Owode Market Killings
An Ebute Metta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Tuesday remanded four police officers accused of shooting and killing traders at the Owode Onirin International Spare Parts…
Australia Grants Asylum to Five Iranian Women Footballers
Five members of Iran’s women’s football team have been granted asylum in Australia after requesting protection while visiting the country for a tournament.
The players had…
Economist Warns FG May Face Pressure to Reintroduce Petrol Subsidy
An economist, Emmanuel Eche, has warned that the Federal Government may soon face renewed pressure to subsidise the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) following developments…